Chapter 104: Danger! The Seven Treasures Glazed Sect

But just as the two figures were about to seize the Dragon Pearl, the suction of the little green bottle suddenly increased, and the Dragon Pearl went straight into the little green bottle, leaving the two figures empty‑handed.

And a red and a blue Dragon Pearl each went straight into the little green bottle.

Li Xuan also heard the sound, spun around sharply, and as soon as he turned he saw a black and a white figure.

"Jian Douluo? Gu Douluo?" Li Xuan said in surprise, looking at the two Title Douluo before him.

But the surprise did not last long; a few seconds later, Li Xuan's expression returned to calm.

Human nature has never been reliable.

And promises are even less reliable than human nature.

What Li Xuan did not expect was that Ning Fengzhi would actually dispatch two Title Douluo to find him; that was truly an overestimation of him.

"Looks like you guessed we'd come," Gu Douluo said hoarsely, full of confidence, as if Li Xuan were a fish in his net, his life and death entirely in his hands.

"I harbor the deepest malice toward everyone, because only then can I ensure I stand in an invincible position. The Seven Treasures Glazed Sect's sudden reversal was also within my expectations, but I didn't expect Master Ning to think so highly of me, sending two Title Douluo to find me," Li Xuan gave a light laugh, then, with a tone full of sarcasm, said to the two Title Douluo before him.

Although Title Douluo are unrivaled in the world and could kill Li Xuan in an instant, Li Xuan was not the least bit flustered.

Li Xuan also considered that the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect might send someone to watch him and then snatch this harvest from his hands.

Therefore, in the Alchemy Pill given to Ning Fengzhi, Li Xuan made some adjustments; under normal circumstances, a Brahma Sound Glazed Flower can fully evolve a Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda into a Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda.

But when Li Xuan purified the Brahma Sound Glazed Flower, he added some herbs that delay the flower's release of its effect.

Li Xuan estimated it would take a month to harvest all the exotic flora inside the Bing Huo Liang Yi Yan, so he limited the dosage, extending the full effect of the Brahma Sound Glazed Flower by fifty days. In other words, even if Li Xuan did not give Ning Fengzhi a pill, after fifty days Ning Fengzhi's martial soul would automatically evolve into a Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda.

Moreover, Li Xuan fabricated a lie that evolving from an Eight Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda to a Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda required an extra pill, so for this nonexistent pill, Ning Fengzhi would not allow Li Xuan to die.

Even for this Alchemy Pill, Ning Fengzhi would be constrained and would not risk his own life, after all he also wants to solve his family's martial soul problem.

"Insulting the sect deserves death!" Jian Douluo snorted coldly, his tone grim as he addressed Li Xuan, and the next instant a white flash shot upward, heading straight for Li Xuan's face.

"Swoosh!"

Accompanied by the sound of a keen blade cutting the air, Li Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly and calmly stared at Jian Douluo.

Li Xuan knew that, no matter what, Jian Douluo would not kill him.

The next second, the Seven‑Kill Sword halted at Li Xuan's forehead, less than an inch from his brow.

"You're reluctant to kill me," Li Xuan said with a faint smile, his expression calm as he looked at Jian Douluo.

But Li Xuan's palm holding the Great Teleportation Talisman was already drenched in sweat; saying he wasn't nervous would be a joke.

"Hahaha, Li Xuan junior brother truly isn't an ordinary person—so composed, as steady as a mountain! Not bad, not bad!" Ning Fengzhi, wearing a white cloak, clapped his hands while walking from afar to stand before Li Xuan. "Master Ning, your methods are a bit underhanded," Li Xuan snorted coldly, mocking without giving Ning Fengzhi any face.

"Hahaha, Li Xuan junior brother, don't be angry. We just wanted to see your true strength; it seems we underestimated you, so I've decided to invite you to join the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect. I'll equip you with supplies as a Guest Elder, and I sincerely invite you to join the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect," Ning Fengzhi said, a gentle smile on his face, his tone calm and persuasive.

Li Xuan smiled and shook his head.

"Master Ning, I still have doubts about your sect's conduct; after all, an upright gentleman would never engage in tail‑following," Li Xuan grumbled irritably, his tone mocking as he addressed Ning Fengzhi.

"Li Xuan junior brother, youthful vigor is normal, but it comes at a price. This is Dugu Bo's territory; if he finds out you destroyed his herb garden, do you think he would hunt you down?" Ning Fengzhi shook his head indifferently, then said in a steady tone.

As if the one committing the misdeed weren't himself.

Li Xuan seemed to understand the meaning behind Ning Fengzhi's words.

If he does not join the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect, Ning Fengzhi will personally spread the news of him emptying the Bing Huo Liang Yi Yan across the Douluo Continent; by then, Dugu Bo would probably pursue him across ten thousand miles and crush Li Xuan to dust.

"Master Ning, you think I'd be afraid of that? Dugu Bo would poison, but would I, Li Xuan, not?" Li Xuan snorted coldly, speaking to Ning Fengzhi without fear.

"Li Xuan junior brother, you indeed have skill, having escaped from the Flower Sea where Ju Douluo faced ten deaths without a living soul, but you must believe that if my Seven Treasures Glazed Sect gets involved, no matter where you flee, I can find you. Then you'll be facing Poison Douluo Dugu Bo," Ning Fengzhi said, gradually restraining his smile, his expression turning serious.

Since the soft approach won't work, the hard way is the only option; Li Xuan is indeed too important to the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect.

Moreover, Ning Fengzhi also needs a second Alchemy Pill to evolve his martial soul into a Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda.

"And if you join the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect, you'll willingly hand this pill over to me," Ning Fengzhi smiled again, though this time his smile was frightening, like a lion exuding authority, his gaze full of majesty.

Li Xuan fell silent, his eyes quietly shifting to the little green bottle still absorbing spring water, unsure how much longer it would need.

Originally Li Xuan's plan was only to obtain the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower and the Blazing Apricot Grace, leaving the other exotic flora untouched, so he wouldn't attract too much attention and could stay safer, with a good chance of escaping alive.

But after obtaining the Great Teleportation Talisman, Li Xuan changed his plan; the Great Teleportation Talisman indeed gave him confidence—if he couldn't defeat Li Xuan, he could simply run away immediately.

Thus Li Xuan had the courage to try emptying the Bing Huo Liang Yi Yan; after all, if he couldn't beat Li Xuan and could escape, and the Sixth Grade Talisman Script is probably unbreakable on the Douluo Continent.

At that moment, Li Xuan noticed the water flow of the Bing Huo Liang Yi Yan gradually fading, and a smile again curved his lips.

The last trace of potential in the Bing Huo Liang Yi Yan was almost drained by the little green bottle; it was time to leave.

Li Xuan slowly fed soul power into the Great Teleportation Talisman.

Ladies and gentlemen, happy Mid‑Autumn Festival. I went out for a while and didn't have time to settle anything; I'll try to finish today's basic tasks and rest tomorrow, should be able to add more. Sorry, dear readers.

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